Upholding the Administrator in prayer
Posted on July 27, 2013
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After the retirement of Archbishop Peter Jensen, the Administrator of the Diocese of Sydney is the Bishop of South Sydney, Robert Forsyth. Please be encouraged to include him in your prayers in this time, and as he prepares to chair the Election Synod.
(Please also pray for the staff of St. Andrew’s House in this busy period of preparation for the synod.)
‘NSW set to back same-sex marriage’
Posted on July 27, 2013
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“NSW could become the first Australian state to legalise same-sex marriage after an inquiry on Friday paved the way for fresh legislation that is supported by MPs across the political spectrum …”
– Report from The Sydney Morning Herald. Photo: NSW Government.
In what are we united?
Posted on July 26, 2013
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“Organizational unity instead of Gospel unity is death. The failure of Christian ministries, be they church or para-church, commences when they lose their direction and become organizations that demand organizational unity over theological unity in the service of the gospel.
We all can see how churches have lost their way over time, but the para-churches can just as easily lose their way.…”
– Dean of Sydney, Phillip Jensen, writes in his weekly column.
Megachurch gallery
Posted on July 26, 2013
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“It is estimated the number of megachurches in North America has risen from only 50 in 1980 to over 1,800 today. …”
– Wired has an interesting photo gallery of some US ‘megachurch’ “sanctuaries’.
Why you can rely on the Canon
Posted on July 26, 2013
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“When it comes to the canon of Scripture, are 66, 39, and 27 the right numbers? How can we be sure which books belong and which do not?
Mark Mellinger recently sat down with Michael Kruger, president of Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, to discuss this ever-relevant issue of Scripture and canon.”
– Read the article and watch the video here.
Related: 10 Basic Facts about the NT Canon Every Christian Should Memorize.
What is an Archbishop?
Posted on July 26, 2013
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Phillip Jensen continues his brief series on the coming Archbishop’s election, and asks; “What is an Archbishop?”
“When it comes to electing an Archbishop the natural questions are ‘What does the role involve?’ and therefore ‘What are the characteristics or competencies that we are looking for in a candidate?’ However, the answers to these questions are quite different to most people’s expectations as they are not the most appropriate questions to ask.”
A one-sentence summary of each of Screwtape’s Letters
Posted on July 26, 2013
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“In The Screwtape Letters, C. S. Lewis masterfully ‘teaches in reverse’ by wryly using demonic points of view to enforce a biblical one. He calls it ‘diabolical ventriloquism.’ Here is a one-sentence summary of each of Screwtape’s thirty-one letters that advise Wormwood how to tempt his ‘patient’…”
– from Andy Naselli.
Remembering the St. James’ Massacre
Posted on July 25, 2013
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“Man’s evil trumped by God’s good – always!
Today (July 25) marks the 20th anniversary of the 1993 massacre at St James Kenilworth in suburban Cape Town. A commemorative service will be held at St James today to mark the occasion.”
– David Mansfield writes at SydneyAnglicans.net.
Key UK conference planned for November
Posted on July 25, 2013
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Reform and the Anglican Mission in England are organising a conference for Anglican evangelical leaders in November.
“ReNew will be a two day conference with the aim of advancing Anglican Evangelical ministries for the salvation of England.”
Speakers include Hugh Palmer, William Taylor, Richard Coekin, Mike Ovey and John Richardson. Details here.
STEP: A free online Bible Study resource
Posted on July 25, 2013
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“Today the STEP development team of Tyndale House Cambridge launched the Beta-test version of a new free Bible study resource at www.StepBible.org. … The Beta launch of STEP invites users to try out the new tools and give suggestions for improvement.”
– Justin Taylor draws attention to this valuable new resource from Tyndale House.
New Moore College website — and Societas 2013 is out now
Posted on July 24, 2013
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Moore Theological College has launched its updated website – www.moore.edu.au – check it out.
In addition, the 2013 issue of Societas – the produced by the Moore College student body – is also available. You can get printed copies from student ministers at your church, and you can also read it online.
Standing our ground
Posted on July 23, 2013
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“In a democracy, what happens when a view, previously supported by the majority becomes a minority view? Do you change your position – to retain ‘credibility’, or ‘influence’, or just simply not to be classed as a ‘nutter’, or stand your ground?…”
– Vinay Samuel and Chris Sugden reflect on the passing of the same-sex marriage bill in the UK.
Anglican Mainstream response to legalisation of same-sex marriage in England & Wales
Posted on July 23, 2013
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“With other marriage advocates, we at Anglican Mainstream are distressed but not entirely surprised by the passage of last week’s legislation. …
Of course the entire social fabric will not collapse overnight. Social mores do not function like that. … But SSM will have unintended and for some unforeseen consequences. …”
– Read it here.
Is Scripture enough?
Posted on July 23, 2013
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“It’s tough believing that Scripture is enough for building and leading churches.
The ‘old man’ in us is continually tempted to build our churches on other things, things we can see and measure.”
– The role of the Word of God in our churches is the focus of the just-released July/August 2013 edition of 9Marks Journal.
The 1933 Election
Posted on July 22, 2013
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The Australian Church Record takes a look back at one of the key Archbishop’s elections – that of Howard West Kilvinton Mowll in 1933.
What we believe
The message at the heart of Christianity is really quite simple…